Hi all,
My husband had 0.70mm melanoma on his shoulder Oct 22, had it removed and given the all clear . Fast forward to Feb 2025, he decided to have a voluntary lung function test offered by the NHS which showed a small shadowing on his lung and swollen lymph node directly under the original melanoma. Further dates given for biopsy and within 3 weeks his condition deteriorated and was rushed to the local hospital, further tests/scans/mri and was told Stage 4 melanoma in his lymph nodes, liver, multiple in his vertebrae and 3 lesions in his brain. He is receiving Target therepy and has just had Gamma Knife Radiotherapy . So far he is responding well to the treatment with monthly bloods and Oncology appointments . The future is uncertain, our lives have been turned upside down in a matter of weeks. Trying to enjoy the good days but it's a struggle to say the least.
Hi Kawasaki and a very warm welcome to the group
I'm sorry to read that your husband has gone from being given the all clear 3 years ago to having stage 4 melanoma. Melanoma is such a sneaky cancer that most people here will fear that one day it could come back.
There are quite a few people in the group who are stage 4 and I'm sure they'll be happy to share their experiences with you if there's anything that you want to ask.
Sending virtual (((hugs )))
Anne
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
